Each grading period, you are responsible for reading articles about environmental issues and answering discussion questions about them. Follow the directions below.
Click on the current grading period below
Read the 4 articles for that 9 weeks by clicking on the corresponding links
Read and answer each discussion question
To answer the discussion questions, click on the discussion tab (Note: Make sure the heading at the top of the page matches the current grading period and topic!!!)
Under "Post Message" type your first and last name in the subject box
Answer your question in the "Message" box (Make sure you indicate which number you are answering as you go)
Click "Post" when you are finished
NOTE: Once you click "Post," you can NOT edit your message
If you need to add to your message after posting (if for example you only had time to answer one of the questions and want to go back to answer others later), follow the steps below:
1. Find your name under the list of subjects and click on it
2. Under "Reply," answer your next question in the message box
3. Click "Post" when you are finished
Things to Keep in Mind
Answer all parts of each question
Use complete sentences
Spelling and grammar need to be accurate
Answers should be in your own words and should not be identical to others' answers
When answering the questions, YOU MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION and/or SUPPORT FROM THE ARTICLE ITSELF
Things to Keep in Mind
1st 9 Weeks: Ecosystems
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2nd 9 Weeks: Humans and the Environment
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3rd 9 Weeks: Water Conservation and Pollution
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4th 9 Weeks: Global Warming and Air Pollution
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